POLICE in Fermanagh have revealed the extent of an explosive and weapons find in Kinawley.
The investigation began on Wednesday, October 8, and continued until Saturday, October 11.
It followed the arrest of a 43 year old man arrested in Kinawley on Wednesday.
A police spokesman explained that the following items had been recovered:
. Approx 500kg of fertilizer and a number of packs of home made explosives
. Timer units, detonators and fuses
. 6 pipe bombs and component parts for other devices
. A suspected firearm and approximately 100 rounds of ammunition
. Forensic suits and gloves
Detective Superintendent Kevin Geddes said,” Firstly I would like to thank the members of the public in the Kinawley area for their patience whilst my officers carried out a professional, policing operation over a number of days which has recovered a quantity of munitions.
“The items we have recovered have the potential to cause injury, damage and death, and Northern Ireland is a safer place with these items beyond the reach of the dangerous individuals who would seek to use them. A 43 year old man arrested in Kinawley on Wednesday remains in custody helping us with our enquiries.”
The find has been linked to dissident republicans.
A 35-year-old man arrested in Belfast on Thursday was released without condition.
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